Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Tue 4/16/19 10:35 PM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic (undisclosed) won't play in Game 4 versus the Golden Knights on Tuesday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vlasic will miss his second straight game due to this mystery condition. With Vlasic out, Brenden Dillon bumps up to the top pairing with Brent Burns while Tim Heed enters the lineup.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Mon 4/15/19 4:09 PM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic (undisclosed) is still considered day-to-day leading into Tuesday's Game 4 matchup with the Golden Knights, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
While it's certainly better than week-to-week, the fact that Vlasic remains day-to-day doesn't bode well for his availability Tuesday. The Montreal native registered a goal and an assist in Game 1, then failed to get on the scoresheet in Game 2 after logging just 7:02 of ice time before getting hurt. If the blueliner does in fact miss his second straight game, Tim Heed figures to continue deputizing in his stead.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Sun 4/14/19 3:05 PM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's Game 3 showdown against Vegas, Nick Cotsonika of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Sharks' defenseman played sparingly in Game 2, logging 7:02 of ice time before being forced out of the game with an undisclosed injury. Vlasic was a decent contributor in his 13th season, racking up 25 points in 72 games. In his stead, Tim Heed will draw into the lineup on the third defensive pair.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Sat 4/13/19 3:09 PM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Speaking to the media Saturday, head coach Pete DeBoer did not have an update on Vlasic's undisclosed injury, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The lack of update suggests Vlasic is a long shot to suit up for Game 3 on Sunday. The Sharks' defenseman played sparingly in Game 2, seeing just 7:02 of ice time before leaving due to injury.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Sat 4/13/19 12:42 AM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic left Game 2 versus the Golden Knights on Friday with an undisclosed injury, Nick Cotsonika of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vlasic missed the entire second period and wasn't present for the start of the third frame, so he's not expected to return for the remainder of the contest. The veteran blueliner had an excellent Game 1 with a goal and an assist during 23:08 of ice time, so the Sharks could be in trouble if Vlasic has a serious injury.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Thu 4/11/19 2:09 AM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic had two points -- a goal and an assist -- as well as a plus-2 rating, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Vlasic had 25 points in 72 games in the regular season, down from 32 points the year before. His goal Wednesday counted as the game-winner, his first such tally all year. Vlasic's usage will likely be defensive in nature, but he's shown an ability to chip in on offense before. He has accumulated 33 points in 125 playoff appearances in his career.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Sat 3/23/19 9:57 AM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic finished with two points -- both assists -- in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim.
EDGE Analysis
Vlasic has 24 points in 2018-19 but only two goals, meaning 22 of his 24 points have shown up in the assist column of box scores. His pair of dishes Friday came at even strength, and he's now found the scoresheet nine times over the last seven games.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Fri 3/22/19 2:44 AM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic registered an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
He saw his four-game point streak snap in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights, but it didn't take Vlasic long to get back on the scoresheet. He has a goal and seven helpers in his last 10 games, giving him 22 points in 64 games. Vlasic hasn't produced fewer than 23 points in a season since the 2012-13 lockout, and given his recent hot streak, he should keep that statement true this year as well.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Sun 3/17/19 3:01 AM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic generated another assist and added five blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
The stay-at-home defender is on a four-game point streak, with a goal and five helpers in that span. For the season, he has 21 points in 62 games, as well as 101 blocks. He's averaging 21:09 per game this year, although he's only skated that much in one of his last 10 appearances, despite injuries to Erik Karlsson (groin) and Radim Simek (leg) weakening the Sharks' blue line.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic D FA Tue 3/12/19 11:35 PM
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
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Vlasic scored a goal and posted two assists in a 5-4 victory against the Jets on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Owners will love this offensive outburst, but it doesn't even begin to make up for the disappointing season Vlasic has experienced on the scoring sheet. His goal was just his second of 2018-19, and coming into the night, he had half as many points as he did last season. Vlasic has seen a significant drop off in shots on goal per game, but his shooting percentage has also plummeted from 6.8 percent last season to 2.5 percent in 2018-19. He has two goals and 19 points with a minus-7 rating in 60 games this season.